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 Postgraduate Course: Research methodology and patient safety (DENT11164)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences | College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |  
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) | Availability | Not available to visiting students |  
| SCQF Credits | 20 | ECTS Credits | 10 |  
 
| Summary | The aim of this course is to teach the student about basic research methodology, statistics and critical appraisal. It also aims to teach the principles of clinical governance and patient safety. |  
| Course description | In this module, students are taught the basics of research methodology. This will form the basis of their dissertation. In this course we will also explore clinical governance and patient safety. |  
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |  | Co-requisites |  |  
| Prohibited Combinations |  | Other requirements | None |  
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |  
Learning Outcomes 
| On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 
        Interpret research methodologyAppraise the literatureApply the basic concepts of statistical analysisEmploy the principles of clinical governanceIdentify the legal issues in relation to patient protection and safety |  
Reading List 
| The reading list will be made available prior to the start of teaching. |  
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills | The postgraduate will use initiative and will demonstrate self-motivation whilst developing the ability to be critical with respect to their own performance. The postgraduates will develop their skills in all aspects of Paediatric Dentistry, including diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical skills and all aspects of patient management |  
| Keywords | Research methodology,Basic statistics,Clinical governance |  
Contacts 
| Course organiser | Mrs Antoniella Busuttil Naudi Tel: (0131) 536 3981
 Email: A.Busuttil-Naudi@ed.ac.uk
 | Course secretary | Ms Anna Atluri Tel: (0131) 536 3979
 Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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